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WWII GI Knife Guard Help

Discussion in 'Small Arms and Edged Weapons' started by CerakoteGuy, Aug 17, 2015.

  1. CerakoteGuy

    CerakoteGuy New Member

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    I just posted this in the newbie section but realized this would be a more fitting category.

    Hi there, I'm actively looking for a guard that will fit on a WWII GI knife that I'm currently working on. The knife has a stacked leather handle with a pinned metal pommel. The knife can be seen below with the original guard. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
     

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  2. KodiakBeer

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    That's a PAL RH-36, a commercial hunting knife that was a popular GI purchase. A number were also picked up by the quartermaster corps, but I *think* they were not general issue, but something that could be purchased at the PX.

    Why do you want to replace the guard? A little polishing should make it right again.
     
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    formerjughead The Cooler King

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    Nice bench mat
     
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    CerakoteGuy New Member

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    Thanks for the help. The original guard was lost due to negligence and I need to replace it. I am furious it was lost, but trying to spend my energy looking for a replacement piece.
     
    CerakoteGuy, Aug 21, 2015
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